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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |